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Metasynth

Metasynth

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Yeah, but I wouldn’t have saved hundreds of dollars.

If I went in and only wanted an eye exam and 2 pairs of glasses, it was $69.

If it would have been $300+ then perhaps I would have shopped online. But it wasn’t. It was $69

It was my choice to pay the extra $200 to get a contact lens exam, and buy enough contact lenses to last me the next few years.
 
DarkWeb

DarkWeb

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Metasynth said:
Yeah, but I wouldn’t have saved hundreds of dollars.

If I went in and only wanted an eye exam and 2 pairs of glasses, it was $69.

If it would have been $300+ then perhaps I would have shopped online. But it wasn’t. It was $69

It was my choice to pay the extra $200 to get a contact lens exam, and buy enough contact lenses to last me the next few years.
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Where where you able to get that deal?

I did buy a pair of sunglasses from the place I got my exam. They where nice and definitely my favorite pair of prescription. I just can't find anything like them again. But they where around $400 I think I left them on my back bumper packing the jeep one day. I drove the route back and forth a few times and couldn't find them :(
 
Singlemalt

Singlemalt

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DarkWeb said:
I'm the same way when it comes to trying them on. There was this other place that I just saw. They send you 5 pair to try. I didn't look at prices though.

The prescription I got was from '13 and they where hesitant to right down the PD. They knew I was going online.
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Yep, thats why I asked Manfredo where he got the script; I did the same about 20 yrs ago (wanted to try a discount place) and I had to pull teeth to get the script from my then eye dr.
 
Singlemalt

Singlemalt

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I've needed glasses since 6th grade. For years I could just get new lenses as my eyes changed. Sometime in my late 20's/early 30's glasses became some sort of fashion thing and I'd find that my frames became obsolete in the last year or 2. Then I'd have to get new frames lenses every two yrs. Fuck that
 
Metasynth

Metasynth

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Singlemalt said:
I've needed glasses since 6th grade. For years I could just get new lenses as my eyes changed. Sometime in my late 20's/early 30's glasses became some sort of fashion thing and I'd find that my frames became obsolete in the last year or 2. Then I'd have to get new frames lenses every two yrs. Fuck that
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I wore glasses from 6 years old till about 13, then went contacts full time for 25 years. Now I want both...lol.

And so I shall have both.
 
manfredo

manfredo

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Metasynth said:
I wore glasses from 6 years old till about 13, then went contacts full time for 25 years. Now I want both...lol.

And so I shall have both.
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I always wanted contacts but also always worked around lots of dust, so I never tried them. I've worn glasses since about age 10, and bifocals for 20 years now probably. They sure are a PITA, but better than not seeing.

Maybe I should try contacts now...I could get contacts and hair and no one would recognize me :lol: :o
 
manfredo

manfredo

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OK all you nug pressers. After much research I'm leaning towards a rosin press for my next toy, but I don't think I want one of these small ones you have to hold with one hand while you pump with the other. And being the frugal hooser I am, I don't want to spend my entire stimulus check...I need to save some for my rotovap set-up, which is probably purchase number 2.

So, Harbor freight 20 ton press, $160 after coupon, and Chinese plates $240, gives me the basic set-up for around $400. The small 5 ton presses go for more than that anyhow! Then I can pimp it out with an air operated cylinder for another $100 when my arm wears out, for a total of $500.

Thoughts? I could go 12 ton and save a few bucks but it seems to me, bigger is better in this scenario!
 
curious2garden

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manfredo said:
OK all you nug pressers. After much research I'm leaning towards a rosin press for my next toy, but I don't think I want one of these small ones you have to hold with one hand while you pump with the other. And being the frugal hooser I am, I don't want to spend my entire stimulus check...I need to save some for my rotovap set-up, which is probably purchase number 2.

So, Harbor freight 20 ton press, $160 after coupon, and Chinese plates $240, gives me the basic set-up for around $400. The small 5 ton presses go for more than that anyhow! Then I can pimp it out with an air operated cylinder for another $100 when my arm wears out, for a total of $500.

Thoughts? I could go 12 ton and save a few bucks but it seems to me, bigger is better in this scenario!
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I use my 20 ton press frequently. I'd buy it again. It's Harbor Freight and we've had it for decades.
 
doublejj

doublejj

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manfredo said:
OK all you nug pressers. After much research I'm leaning towards a rosin press for my next toy, but I don't think I want one of these small ones you have to hold with one hand while you pump with the other. And being the frugal hooser I am, I don't want to spend my entire stimulus check...I need to save some for my rotovap set-up, which is probably purchase number 2.

So, Harbor freight 20 ton press, $160 after coupon, and Chinese plates $240, gives me the basic set-up for around $400. The small 5 ton presses go for more than that anyhow! Then I can pimp it out with an air operated cylinder for another $100 when my arm wears out, for a total of $500.

Thoughts? I could go 12 ton and save a few bucks but it seems to me, bigger is better in this scenario!
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I have the set-up your talking about. I converted the jack to Air jack and run a compressor in the garage and run an air hose into the basement, compressors are LOUD. You can buy the air jack at Harbor Freight.
My only suggestion is buying "LowTemp" plates. I have used mine for years without issue. Silicone mats under the plates to catch any run off. Mine has made buckets of rosin. Best of luck.
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lokie

lokie

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manfredo said:
OK all you nug pressers. After much research I'm leaning towards a rosin press for my next toy, but I don't think I want one of these small ones you have to hold with one hand while you pump with the other. And being the frugal hooser I am, I don't want to spend my entire stimulus check...I need to save some for my rotovap set-up, which is probably purchase number 2.

So, Harbor freight 20 ton press, $160 after coupon, and Chinese plates $240, gives me the basic set-up for around $400. The small 5 ton presses go for more than that anyhow! Then I can pimp it out with an air operated cylinder for another $100 when my arm wears out, for a total of $500.

Thoughts? I could go 12 ton and save a few bucks but it seems to me, bigger is better in this scenario!
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As an industrious man you may have additional uses for a press from time to time.

The Harbor Freight 20 ton has a lot of potential.
Together with a set of Dabpress plates and I'm sailing away in no time.
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manfredo

manfredo

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lokie said:
As an industrious man you may have additional uses for a press from time to time.

The Harbor Freight 20 ton has a lot of potential.
Together with a set of Dabpress plates and I'm sailing away in no time.
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I thought the same thing...The press may come in handy once in a while for other stuff.

These plates are more in my price line, for now.

I guess the last thing I need to decide on, is a caged, or uncaged set-up....I see advantages to each, but I think the uncaged gives you more room to work.

This place has all kinds of cheap lab/extraction equipment, with 1 year warranties...Not sure how they are to deal with.

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manfredo

manfredo

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doublejj said:
I have the set-up your talking about. I converted the jack to Air jack and run a compressor in the garage and run an air hose into the basement, compressors are LOUD. You can buy the air jack at Harbor Freight.
My only suggestion is buying "LowTemp" plates. I have used mine for years without issue. Silicone mats under the plates to catch any run off. Mine has made buckets of rosin. Best of luck.
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I have the same HF cement mixer too!! Saved my back a BUNCH!! And all my friends who like to borrow it, lol.

Took me a minute...I was like, wow, he has 2 of them.... :dunce: mirror got me
 
doublejj

doublejj

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manfredo said:
I thought the same thing...The press may come in handy once in a while for other stuff.

These plates are more in my price line, for now.

I guess the last thing I need to decide on, is a caged, or uncaged set-up....I see advantages to each, but I think the uncaged gives you more room to work.

This place has all kinds of cheap lab/extraction equipment, with 1 year warranties...Not sure how they are to deal with.

www.vevor.com

Rosin Press Plate Kit 4"x7" Rosin Extractor 4 Heating Rods 10-20 Ton Hydraulic | VEVOR US

Discover Rosin Press Plate Kit 4"x7" Rosin Extractor 4 Heating Rods 10-20 Ton Hydraulic, 6061 Aluminum Heating Plate and Dual Display Controller Box at lowest price, 2days delivery, 30days returns.
www.vevor.com www.vevor.com
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Looks like a good deal...I would buy another shop press if i needed it for something else. Once everything is set-up and dialed in I wouldn't dissemble it. Rosin doesn't store well, has a short shelf life. Fresh pressed is best. So it's best to stockpile your material and press rosin as needed. So I'm squishing pretty much every other day.....
 
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